Playground: Glamping parks in England

Croft Farm Camp Site

Cropton Cabins

Puddleduck Valley

• Glamping site on a farm surrounded by 250 acres of woodland
• A half-hour drive from spectacular beaches on the Devon/Cornwall coast
• Petting farm, campfire nights, nature trails and pond with rowing boat

Quarry Walk Camping and Caravan Park

• Quiet park four miles from Alton Towers
• Wildlife haven spanning 46 acres and woodland trails
• Within easy reach of the Peak District

Walking On Waves Surf Camp

• The closest site in Croyde to the beach
• Glamping in north Devon, less than five minutes' walk from Croyde
• Surf lessons, surf shop, indoor pool, two restaurants and two bars

Dulhorn Farm Camping Site

Hillside Caravan Park

• Purpose-built, family-run site in Herriot country
• Amenities in a luxury block with underfloor heating
• Well-placed for Yorkshire attractions but peaceful and quiet

Moor Farm

• Dog-friendly yurt in a peaceful field on a farm in Godshill
• Lots of walking trails nearby; a 15-minute drive from Blackgang Chine
• Woodburning stove, firepit, mezzanine and a shower with a glass roof

Waveney River Centre

• Riverside glamping, lodges with hot tubs and boating in the Broads
• Indoor heated pool, family-friendly pub and restaurant
• Perfect for exploring Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve

Devon Eco Retreat

• Eco-sustainable campsite on a chemical-free city farm near Exeter
• Half an hour to Dartmoor, and 40 minutes’ drive to Sandy Bay beach
• Camper’s kitchen, firepit and showers powered by woodfired stove

Retallack Resort and Spa

• A 100-acre site with fishing lakes, a spa and wave-riding simulator
• Beaches 20 minutes’ drive away; 15 to the harbour town of Padstow
• Watersports, sauna, steam room, indoor pool, health club and eatery

White Cross Bay

Doward Park Campsite

Barker Stakes Farm

• small family holiday park 1.5 miles from Pickering
• 6 Glamping pods with shower rooms and kitchenettes
• sleeps 2 adults and 2 children

Sandymouth Holiday Park

• Family park near Bude with first-rate facilities and beach views
• Less than a mile from Sandymouth
• Indoor pool, crazy golf, sports, kids' club, café and bar

Embers Camping - Claydon

• Spacious site on Claydon Estate, a large National Trust site
• A 10-minute drive from Buckingham and half an hour from Willen Lake
• Snack bar on site; Claydon courtyard restaurant 10 minutes' walk

Essex Glamping

• Essex country park site with bike trails used for the 2012 Olympics
• A 25-minute drive from Southend-on-Sea; 45 minutes by rail from London
• Kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing and walks from site